Bits On Tape alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Bits On Tape (Cybersecurity, surveillance and data privacy). The closest matches are CODAME, Cyb_detective’s Substack and VDA Tech Trends. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Bits On Tape

Bits On Tape publishes articles on surveillance, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, featuring interviews with experts like John Kiriakou and Sean O'Brien alongside product critiques and educational resources. The…

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  1. 1
    CODAME19K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    A Playground where Artists and Technologists co-create the Future(s)

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026

    From recent posts: Cyb_detective's Substack and OSINT Insider publish recurring trade publications focused on open-source intelligence tools, investigative techniques, and industry trends for cybersecurity practitioners. The content…

    Likely audience: OSINT practitioners

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    VDA Tech Trends is your go-to newsletter for the latest insights in technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

    Likely audience: IT Infrastructure Managers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 19, 2026

    Poets, prophets, and perfectionist proliferators of papered prose. Please allow me to passionately propose a potential and most pertinent path to some ponderings..

    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts concerned about AI safety

    2 shared topics

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    World of AI1.5M+ subscribers

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    World of Ai is here to push the creative use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications for simple day-to-day tasks!

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

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    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Join Stinger and 1000+ ScorpA\rents towards Financial Freedom!

    Likely audience: Investors

    1 shared topic

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    a16z278K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: a16z publishes technology-focused articles on AI applications, founder archetypes, digital payments, and defense manufacturing, alongside announcements about firm advisors and nonprofit initiatives. The content targets…

    Likely audience: Venture capitalists

    1 shared topic

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    bayareatimes.com250K+ subscribers

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post today

    From recent posts: Bay Area Times publishes weekly summaries of major tech and business news, focusing on AI developments, corporate mergers, regulatory policy, and hardware launches. The publication aggregates industry updates alongside…

    Likely audience: AI researchers and engineers

    1 shared topic

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    Ken Klippenstein196K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter publishes independent analysis on US foreign policy, military strategy, and national security, including critiques of the Trump administration's diplomatic and defense initiatives. It targets readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The AI Corner151K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The AI Corner publishes weekly articles on AI agent deployment, financial metrics for startups, and prompt engineering strategies for developers and founders. Content ranges from practical Excel models for calculating…

    Likely audience: AI engineers

    1 shared topic

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    Insights by KP146K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Insights by KP publishes a hybrid mix of industry interviews and analytical articles focused on the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. Content covers emerging technologies like AI in construction…

    Likely audience: AEC professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Marcus on AI121K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    "Marcus has become one of our few indispensable public intellectuals. The more people read him, the better our actions in shaping Al will be." - Kim Stanley Robinson, author of Ministry for the Future

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    NextDraft102K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: NextDraft publishes a rotating collection of news briefs, opinion pieces, and commentary on US politics, international security, artificial intelligence, and social issues. The publication mixes formats including gift…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    User Mag98K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: User Mag publishes podcast episodes and articles focused on AI industry economics, safety, regulation, and corporate strategy for a tech-savvy audience. The publication mixes interviews with journalists and analysts…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Monte Mader85K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Join Monte Mader as she breaks down the political, cultural, and internet stories shaping our world—one day at a time.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Dünya Halleri76K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Dünya Halleri is a weekly Turkish-language newsletter covering global technology news, with a primary focus on artificial intelligence developments, robotics, cybersecurity, and hardware innovations. It targets an…

    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Rich on Tech75K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Rich on Tech publishes consumer technology coverage including product reviews, cybersecurity news, shopping guides, and podcast episodes. It targets general readers interested in practical tech advice, device…

    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Gray Mirror73K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    A portal to the next regime

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    This Will Hold65K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    The truth they're not telling you—politics, technology, and sarcasm, not necessarily in that order.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Internal Tech Emails60K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    Internal tech industry emails that surface in public records.🔍

    Likely audience: Investors

    1 shared topic

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    Exploring ChatGPT56K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Exploring ChatGPT publishes weekly technology articles focused on AI research, development, and policy. The publication covers diverse formats including original research papers, industry news, and opinion pieces on…

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

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    The Signal55K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Signal publishes weekly newsletters focused on AI developments, covering topics like model releases, agent workflows, regulation, and robotics for a tech-savvy audience. The content mixes hard news analysis with…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    DeFranco Daily46K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: DeFranco Daily publishes a rotating mix of daily news digests and weekly deep dives covering US and international politics, entertainment controversies, legal developments, and technology. The publication serves readers…

    Likely audience: General news readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

    plus five interesting links (monthly) to make you smarter

    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts and podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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